Past Winners
Kevin Stark Memorial Award
2019, Hobart
Gareth Davies, Hydrodynamic Modeller, Geoscience Australia
Paper titled: A New Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard Assessment for Australia
2017, Cairns
Ian Young, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, University of Melbourne
Elena Sanina, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, University of Melbourne
Paper titled: Development and application of a global satellite database of wind and wave conditions.
2015, Auckland
Matt Blacka, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of NSW
Francois Flocard, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of NSW
Kristen Splinter, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of NSW
Ronald Cox, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of NSW
Paper titled: Estimating Wave Heights and Water Levels inside Fringing Reefs during Extreme Conditions
2013, Sydney
Tom Baldock, School of Civil Engineering, University of Queensland
Jose Alsina, Laboratori d’Enginyeria Marítima, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Paper titled: Impact of beach scraping on near shore sediment transport and bar migration
2011, Perth
Charitha Pattiaratchi, School of Environmental Systems Engineering, The University of Western Australia.
Sarath Wijeratne, School of Environmental Systems Engineering, The University of Western Australia
Cyprien Bosserelle, School of Environmental Systems Engineering, The University of Western Australia
Paper titled: Sand and seagrass wrack modelling in Port Geographe, south-western Australia
2009, Melbourne
Sue A Freitag, Opus International Consultants Ltd Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Sheldon Bruce, Opus International Consultants Ltd Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Ahmad Shayan, ARRB Group Ltd
Russell Slaughter, Bridge owners representatives
Russell Pearson, Bridge owners representatives
Paper titled: Concrete Degradation in Precast Concrete Piles
2007, Melbourne
William C. Glamore, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of NSW
Alexandra M. Badenhop, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of NSW
Paper titled: Managing and Assessing Boat Wake Waves
2005, Adelaide
Craig Stevens, National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research, Greta Point, New Zealand
David Plew, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury
Stephane Popinet, National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research, Greta Point, New Zealand
David Fredriksson, Ocean Engineering, University of New Hampshire, USA.
Paper titled: Mussel Farm Hydrodynamics
2003, Auckland
Richard M Gorman, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Hamilton, New Zealand
Scott A Stephens, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Hamilton, New Zealand
Paper titled: The New Zealand Wave Climate Derived from Buoy, Satellite and Hindcast Data
2001, Gold Coast
Mr Thomas A. Hardy, School of Engineering, James Cook University
Mr Jason D. McConochie, School of Engineering, James Cook University
Mr Luciano B. Mason, School of Engineering, James Cook University
Paper titled: Great Barrier Reef Tropical Cyclone Wave Database.
1999, Perth
Mr Tim Pritchard, Environmental Protection Authority, NSW
Mr Randall Lee, Environmental Protection Authority, NSW
Ms Penny Ajani, Environmental Protection Authority, NSW
Paper titled: Anthropogenic & Ocean Nutrients in NSW’s Dynamic Coastal Waters & Their Effect on Phytoplankton Populations.
1997 – 13th Australasian Conference on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Christchurch.
Mr Nick D’Adamo, Dept of Conservation and Land Management, Perth.
Dr Des Mills, Dept of Environmental Protection, Perth.
Dr David Wilkinson, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ.
Paper titled: Exchange Processes in Cockburn Sound – a Seasonally Stratified Embayment off Southwest Australia.
1995 – 12th Australasian Conference on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Melbourne.
Mr Edward Couriel, Australian Water and Coastal Studies, Sydney.
Ms Erica Griffiths, Warringah Shire Council, Sydney.
Mr Nick Tomkins, Pittwater Shire Council, Sydney.
Paper titled: Effective Management of Coastal Lagoons Through Real Time Monitoring and Predictive
Modelling – A Case Study for Narrabeen Lagoon.
1993 – 11th Australasian Conference on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Townsville.
Mr M R Fitzmaurice, MEngSc Student, James Cook University of North Queensland.
A/Prof A J Johnston, Dean of Engineering, James Cook University of North Queensland.
Paper titled: Can Oil Slicks Be Contained?
Special commemorative medals were also presented to The Stark Family and The Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at James Cook University.
D.N. Foster Award
2019, Hobart
Mr Aidan Archer, University of Western Australia
Mr Yarran Doherty, University of New South Wales
Mr Angus Mclean-Smith, University of New South Wales
Miss Verity Taylor, University of Queensland
2017, Cairns
Mr Justin Geldard, University of Western Australia
Mr Jack Kliner, University of Sydney
Mr Ray McCarthy, Australian Maritime College
2015, Auckland
Mr Tomas Beuzen, University of New South Wales
Ms Alice Harrison, University of New South Wales
Ms Jasmin McInerney, University of Tasmania
2013, Sydney
Joshua Farr, University of New South Wales
Emily Harris, Monash University
Elizabeth Joseph, University of Western Australia
Michael Reeves, University of New South Wales
2011, Perth
Annika Twedell, University of New South Wales
Erica Davey, University of New South Wales
Khan Mizoguchi-Thorne, Griffith University
2009, Wellington
Melissa Mole, University of New South Wales
Jamie Ruprecht, University of New South Wales
2007, Melbourne
Elizabeth Millar, University of Western Australia
Megan Willis, University of Western Australia
Matthew Zed, University of Western Australia
2005, Adelaide
Tanya Stul, University of Western Australia
Ian Coghlan, University of Technology Sydney
Scott Draper, University of Western Australia
Annabel Sandery, RMIT University
2003, Auckland
Heather O’Keeffe of University of Queensland,
David Ulbrick of University of Melbourne,
Luke Dodds of Australian Maritime College, Launceston
Matthew Blacka of University of NSW
PIANC Young Authors Award
| Winner | Year & Conference | Paper |
| Mark Bennet | 2022, Australasian Coasts & Ports 2021; an amalgamation of the 29th New Zealand Coastal Society Conference; the 25th Australasian Coastal & Ocean Engineering Conference; and the 18th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference. | A Methodology to Design a Rational Static Underkeel Clearance Rule for Dredging and Port Operations. |
| Damon Howe | 2019, Australasian Coasts and Ports 2019: an amalgamation of the 24th Australasian Coastal & Ocean Engineering Conference & the 17th Australasian Port & Harbour Conference. | Integration of Wave Energy Converters within Floating Offshore Structures. |
| Zachariah Couper | 2017, Cairns 23nd Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 16th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Modelling and Validation of Contained Dredge Material Placement for Carnarvon Boat Harbour |
| Shaun Denehy | 2015, Auckland 22nd Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 15th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Restricted water effects on berthed ship – passing ship interaction |
| David Dack | 2013, Sydney 21st Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 14th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Unconventional anchor solution to facilitate the mooring of large cruise vessels at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal |
| Luke Campbell | 2011, Perth 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Rapid Bay Jetty: Case Study |
| David Taylor | 2009, Wellington 19th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 12th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Consideration of Vessel Induced Hydrodynamics in Shipping Channel Design |
| William Glamore | 2007, Melbourne 18th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 11th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Managing and Assessing Boat Wake Waves |
| Simona Trimarchi | 2005, Adelaide 17th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 10th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Issues Associated with the Environmental Management of Dredging in Queensland Ports |
| Scott Keane | 2003, Auckland 16th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 9th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Are Ports an Endangered Species |
| Jonathan Duffy | 2001, Gold Coast 15th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 8th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | The Effect of Channel Design on Ship Operation in a Port |
| Therese Hatch | 1999, Perth 14th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 7th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Experience Measuring Full Scale Squat of Full Form Vessels at Australian Ports |
| Caryn Anderson | 1999, Perth 14th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 7th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Townsville Port Optimisation & Development – What’s Stopping Us |
| Allan Uhlmann | 1997, Christchurch, 6th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Wind Loads on Small Craft for Marina Design |
| Warren Green | 1995, Melbourne, 5th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference | Engineered Maintenance of Port Structures |
| Peter Searle | 1992, Sydney, 4th Australasian Port, Harbour and Offshore Engineering Conference | A Model to Simulate the Lateral Restraint of Piled Foundations for Structural Analysis |
| Neil Collins | 1990, Melbourne, 3rd Australasian Port, Harbour and Offshore Engineering Conference | Recent Studies of Port Dredging and Offshore Spoil Dumps |
| Ian Dawson | 1988, Brisbane, 2nd Australasian Port, Harbour and Offshore Engineering Conference | Roller Compacted Concrete Wharf – Townsville |